The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You

by Holley Gerth

Overview

Would it surprise you to know that Joanna Gaines, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld, C. S. Lewis, Max Lucado, and Meryl Streep are all introverts? Even though introverts make up half the population, most people still don't fully understand what it means to be one.

Research shows the qualities introverts may see as struggles can be their greatest strengths. Introverts don't need to act more like extroverts to thrive, lead, and make a difference. Instead, they need to truly understand who God created them to be so they can avoid pitfalls like insecurity or anxiety and bravely offer their gifts to the world.

In this transformative book, Holley Gerth dives into the brain science behind introversion to help you understand the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. She explores how introverts can make meaningful connections, experience quiet confidence, cultivate soul-filling solitude, exercise unexpected influence, and much more.

If you're an introvert, or if you love, lead, or share life with an introvert, you need this empowering, insightful book!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800722913
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/15/2020
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	263,205
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and speaker with a master of science degree in mental health. She cofounded (in)courage, a site that received almost one million views in its first six months, and cohosts the popular podcast More Than Small Talk. Holley is passionate about empowering people, especially introverts, to embrace who they are and become all they're created to be. Holley lives in the South with her husband, Mark. You can connect with her at holleygerth.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 What Being an Introvert Really Means 15

2 A Deeper Look at Who You Are 29

3 Strategic Solitude 46

4 Meaningful Connection 58

5 Genuine Influence 69

6 Sacred Confidence 78

7 True Well-Being 87

8 Hard-Won Resilience 99

9 Sharp Thinking 116

10 Insightful Perception 132

11 Intentional Energy 142

12 Live Your Powerful Purpose 159

Keep Moving Forward 173

Book Club Questions 175

A Thank-You Note to Extroverts 187

Acknowledgments 189

Notes 191

About Holley 203